Daniel Akaka actually said...

"As you both know, much of the training at the posts is on-the-job training, which is an important aspect of training."

"We cannot afford to leave their training to mistakes made on the way to experience."

"Your leadership over the past four years contributed to historic achievements for veterans."

"Through Senator Akaka's efforts, VA spending for health care is now appropriated a year in advance--protecting it from an imperfect budget process that is so often affected by politics."